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Let your inner Picasso loose at the Mad Potter, a paint-your-own pottery studio. Start with a bare piece of pottery and walk out with a work of art created by none other than you.

Theatre Suburbia is an all-volunteer theater with all-heart, and all-talent that is located in the Oak Forest area of Houston, and has been producing a full year of plays since it began in 1957. The ensemble has a growing reputation for flawless productions, paired with a knack for choosing challenging, lesser-known scripts. Recent productions include Panic, Waiting To Be Mended, and If It's Monday, This Must Be Christmas.

Batten down the hatches and prepare yourself for the Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Texas' largest canoe and kayak race open to paddlers ages 12 and up where are all encouraged to take part in a most memorable race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. People from all over come to compete in this longstanding Houston tradition that begins near San Felipe Street and concludes at Allen's Landing. Free shuttle service is provided for all participants for the 15-mile exciting race that concludes with festivities, including live zydeco music, food and drinks, and trophies for the top three paddlers in Teams, Recreational Canoe, Recreational Kayak and Unlimited Divisions. The regatta is held annually, so check their website for specific registration details. 

River Oaks Country Club, located in the upscale neighborhood that shares its name, is an 18-hole traditional course with a medium-length layout with 4 sets of tee boxes.